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Le jeu des photos, la suite
by Mariecurry
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Sur la seconde photo c'est quoi ? une sorte de bunker ?
Catherine
" La lucidité est la blessure la plus proche du soleil" René Char
http://www.catherinegil.com
http://www.catherinegil.com
Je vois que vous étiez nombreux à attendre une photo 🙂
En Europe oui, un "truc" militaire oui.
En Europe oui, un "truc" militaire oui.
Ben
Tu as devancé Fmaej de deux minutes !!!!
C'est bien en Albanie. En effet, les bunkers sont innombrables dans cette ancienne dictature ultra fermée. Ils devaient permettre de se défendre contre...la Yougoslavie titiste !
Reste à savoir comment s'appelle ce lieu. Je peux vous assurer que ce n'est pas un simple bunker. C'est même impressionnant. Et surtout encore gardé aujourd'hui, alors que le lieu est soit disant désaffecté.
C'est bien en Albanie. En effet, les bunkers sont innombrables dans cette ancienne dictature ultra fermée. Ils devaient permettre de se défendre contre...la Yougoslavie titiste !
Reste à savoir comment s'appelle ce lieu. Je peux vous assurer que ce n'est pas un simple bunker. C'est même impressionnant. Et surtout encore gardé aujourd'hui, alors que le lieu est soit disant désaffecté.
Ben
Tu as devancé Fmaej de deux minutes !!!!
C'est bien en Albanie. En effet, les bunkers sont innombrables dans cette ancienne dictature ultra fermée. Ils devaient permettre de se défendre contre...la Yougoslavie titiste !
Reste à savoir comment s'appelle ce lieu. Je peux vous assurer que ce n'est pas un simple bunker. C'est même impressionnant. Et surtout encore gardé aujourd'hui, alors que le lieu est soit disant désaffecté.
Himara 😉 mais je laisse la main à mimi si des fois c'est la bonne réponse ......................
C'est bien en Albanie. En effet, les bunkers sont innombrables dans cette ancienne dictature ultra fermée. Ils devaient permettre de se défendre contre...la Yougoslavie titiste !
Reste à savoir comment s'appelle ce lieu. Je peux vous assurer que ce n'est pas un simple bunker. C'est même impressionnant. Et surtout encore gardé aujourd'hui, alors que le lieu est soit disant désaffecté.
Himara 😉 mais je laisse la main à mimi si des fois c'est la bonne réponse ......................
Non, pas Himara, les bunkers y sont petits tout petits.
Mais ce n'est pas loin du tout, c'est sur la route de la "riviera" albanaise.
Mais ce n'est pas loin du tout, c'est sur la route de la "riviera" albanaise.
Ben
Pardon, je n'avais pas vu ta réponse !!! Tu as gagné !!! 🙂
Oui, c'est Porto Palermo, un nom qui fait bien peu albanais. C'est une belle petit baie avec un forteresse ottomane (visitable) bien préservée mais surtout, en face, cette colline percée d'un tunnel d'un km de long destiné à abriter...des sous-marins ! Utilisé par la Chine (et oui !), sans doute l'URSS et désormais le grand allié des albanais, les Etats-Unis. C'est une hypothèse de ma part, mais j'ai été surpris, dans cette base "abandonnée", que des vedettes de la marine albanaise veillent aux entrées et repoussent les voiliers un peu trop curieux (j'en ai été témoin), surtout que l'armée américaine s'entraine dans un autre site militaire près d'Orikum, pas très loin de là. Bizarre, bizarre. Dommage, j'aurais bien voulu visiter cette ex base "rouge" datant de la guerre froide.
Oui, c'est Porto Palermo, un nom qui fait bien peu albanais. C'est une belle petit baie avec un forteresse ottomane (visitable) bien préservée mais surtout, en face, cette colline percée d'un tunnel d'un km de long destiné à abriter...des sous-marins ! Utilisé par la Chine (et oui !), sans doute l'URSS et désormais le grand allié des albanais, les Etats-Unis. C'est une hypothèse de ma part, mais j'ai été surpris, dans cette base "abandonnée", que des vedettes de la marine albanaise veillent aux entrées et repoussent les voiliers un peu trop curieux (j'en ai été témoin), surtout que l'armée américaine s'entraine dans un autre site militaire près d'Orikum, pas très loin de là. Bizarre, bizarre. Dommage, j'aurais bien voulu visiter cette ex base "rouge" datant de la guerre froide.
Ben
Pardon, je n'avais pas vu ta réponse !!! Tu as gagné !!! 🙂
Oui, c'est Porto Palermo, un nom qui fait bien peu albanais. C'est une belle petit baie avec un forteresse ottomane (visitable) bien préservée mais surtout, en face, cette colline percée d'un tunnel d'un km de long destiné à abriter...des sous-marins ! Utilisé par la Chine (et oui !), sans doute l'URSS et désormais le grand allié des albanais, les Etats-Unis. C'est une hypothèse de ma part, mais j'ai été surpris, dans cette base "abandonnée", que des vedettes de la marine albanaise veillent aux entrées et repoussent les voiliers un peu trop curieux (j'en ai été témoin), surtout que l'armée américaine s'entraine dans un autre site militaire près d'Orikum, pas très loin de là. Bizarre, bizarre. Dommage, j'aurais bien voulu visiter cette ex base "rouge" datant de la guerre froide.
trés instructif tout ça ! et , franchement sans le savoir j'ai senti dés que j'ai vu la photo , que c'était dans ce pays ! bonjour l'ambiance !je suis sûre que petit à petit les choses changent et j'espère qu'ils se développeront le mieux possible ! c'est un beau coin de méditerranée , un joli pays ? 😉 je laisse, cependant, la main à mimi si elle veut bien , je n'ai rien sous la main , ou à qui veut ...le jeu continue 😉🙂
Oui, c'est Porto Palermo, un nom qui fait bien peu albanais. C'est une belle petit baie avec un forteresse ottomane (visitable) bien préservée mais surtout, en face, cette colline percée d'un tunnel d'un km de long destiné à abriter...des sous-marins ! Utilisé par la Chine (et oui !), sans doute l'URSS et désormais le grand allié des albanais, les Etats-Unis. C'est une hypothèse de ma part, mais j'ai été surpris, dans cette base "abandonnée", que des vedettes de la marine albanaise veillent aux entrées et repoussent les voiliers un peu trop curieux (j'en ai été témoin), surtout que l'armée américaine s'entraine dans un autre site militaire près d'Orikum, pas très loin de là. Bizarre, bizarre. Dommage, j'aurais bien voulu visiter cette ex base "rouge" datant de la guerre froide.
trés instructif tout ça ! et , franchement sans le savoir j'ai senti dés que j'ai vu la photo , que c'était dans ce pays ! bonjour l'ambiance !je suis sûre que petit à petit les choses changent et j'espère qu'ils se développeront le mieux possible ! c'est un beau coin de méditerranée , un joli pays ? 😉 je laisse, cependant, la main à mimi si elle veut bien , je n'ai rien sous la main , ou à qui veut ...le jeu continue 😉🙂
Les choses changent même très vite en albanie, peut-être trop ! J'y suis déjà allé 3 fois. La première (au centre de l'Albanie), je n'ai pas aimé (pollution, 4x4 noirs vitres teintées tout puissants, bouchons monstrueux de la mer vers tirana, nids de poule...). La deuxième (le nord), avec 3 potes, on a aimé. La troisième, au sud, j'ai beaucoup aimé. Cela reste un pays exotique au coeur de l'Europe, les touristes occidentaux sont encore rares. Ses richesses culturelles sont remarquables. Si ça t'intéresse, fais des recherches sur VF, j'ai fait plusieurs récits illustrés de photos. dont un qui avait été proposé par les responsables de VF dans la liste annuels des récits de voyages recommandés ! 😎
Ben
Merci Aliénor,
Je ne suis pas très riche mais j'ai retrouvé celle-ci :
Ma valise est toujours prête
Mimi
Bonsoir, c'est quand même pas la tour Montparnasse ?
Bonsoir, c'est quand même pas la tour Montparnasse ?
🙂🙂🙂 Si si !!! 😉😉😉
c'était facile tu penses ?
🙂🙂🙂 Si si !!! 😉😉😉
c'était facile tu penses ?
Ma valise est toujours prête
Mimi
oui cela est bien dans les Pyrénnées, maintenant reste l'endroit et je n'ai rien caché
Bonjour à tous
C'est une croix dans le virage ? c'est cela que tu n'as pas caché ?
C'est une croix dans le virage ? c'est cela que tu n'as pas caché ?
Ma valise est toujours prête
Mimi
c'est bien une croix
c'est bien un gave mais pas celui de Gavarnie. il faut penser "histoire"
Hello,
Vers le col de Roncevaux, un chemin de st jacques qui passe par ici ?
Vers le col de Roncevaux, un chemin de st jacques qui passe par ici ?
Ben
Bonjour en parlant de Ronceveaux on se rapproche de l'endroit petit indice, larivière qui passe en bas est la Nive
Euh, la voie du piémont ?
il n'y avait pas une voie romaine en contrebas ? on aperçoit une "porte" dans un rocher, près de la Nive, sur sa rive "gauche"
il n'y avait pas une voie romaine en contrebas ? on aperçoit une "porte" dans un rocher, près de la Nive, sur sa rive "gauche"
Ben
non point de voie du Piémont , cette route que vous voyez n'est pas sur le chemin de Compostellr. Mais , comme je ne pourrais suivre longtemps pour cette fin de semaine sachez pour trouver le lieu exact qui se situe dans le dos du photograhe, que cette route est l'ancienne route qui va de Itxassou à Saint pée sur Nivelle. effectivement il y bien un passage plus loin qui ressemble beaucoup a ce lieu
La Route du pas de Rolland ? Et donc le pas de Rolland, en référence à la mythologie "charlemagnienne."
Ben
Tu m'as un tout petit peu aidé ! 😉
Le poisson, c'est de la truite ?
Bon voici la mienne : 1) Pays ? 2) Nom du lieu ?
Le poisson, c'est de la truite ?
Bon voici la mienne : 1) Pays ? 2) Nom du lieu ?
Ben
Y a de l'idée, mais le arak est plus grand 🙂
Et ce n'est pas en Syrie...
Et ce n'est pas en Syrie...
Ben
Kerak ?
Non, je ne connais même pas ces châteaux, je m'en vais les visiter virtuellement immédiatement ! 😛
Ben
C'est bien en Jordanie mais ce n'est pas Dana, où je me suis également rendu. d'ailleurs , il n'y a pas de château à dana ! 😉
Ben
OUI ! !! 🙂
C'est le château croisé de Montréal, fondé vers 1117 dans le Val Moyse d'antan, il a été conquis par les Muslumans, Nur al din me semble t-il, il est désormais appelé Shawbak. Son site est impressionnant, il protégeait la route des Rois se dirigeant plein sud, vers la mer rouge. Le château de Kérak ne se trouve pas très loin.
Il a été restauré par les Musulmans, les Mamelouks en l'occurrence (comme au Krak des Chevaliers) , d'où certaines inscriptions arabes sur certaines tours.
A toi !!!
C'est le château croisé de Montréal, fondé vers 1117 dans le Val Moyse d'antan, il a été conquis par les Muslumans, Nur al din me semble t-il, il est désormais appelé Shawbak. Son site est impressionnant, il protégeait la route des Rois se dirigeant plein sud, vers la mer rouge. Le château de Kérak ne se trouve pas très loin.
Il a été restauré par les Musulmans, les Mamelouks en l'occurrence (comme au Krak des Chevaliers) , d'où certaines inscriptions arabes sur certaines tours.
A toi !!!
Ben
Super ! J'adore ce jeu et surtout les explications que chacun donne !!
Catherine
" La lucidité est la blessure la plus proche du soleil" René Char
http://www.catherinegil.com
http://www.catherinegil.com
Facile ??? 🤪
Une île de l'Océan indien ?
c'est comme pour le chemin de Rolland , il faut y avoir été pour vraiment reconnaître , car moi qui suis née ( carrément ! ) à environ 50kms .... je ne me souvenais plus du lieu où j'ai dû aller quand j'étais petite , j'avais reconnu les Pyrénées et le Gave , éventuellement ? !! bref , le jeu consiste à trouver une énigme , une photo perso est toujours plus difficile mais c'est marrant de chercher ! et comme dit Catherine d'apporter qques connaissances ! j'avoue que ma photo est à priori touristique mais cet endroit là j'y suis allée pour la beauté de l'Océan et l'ambiance pêche surtout ! oui c'est l' OCEAN INDIEN mais pas une ïle .............................😉🙂 maintenant que j'ai vidé le contenu de mon profil ce sera un peu plus long à trouver ? sauf si on connaît ce lieu ! 😮
Une île de l'Océan indien ?
c'est comme pour le chemin de Rolland , il faut y avoir été pour vraiment reconnaître , car moi qui suis née ( carrément ! ) à environ 50kms .... je ne me souvenais plus du lieu où j'ai dû aller quand j'étais petite , j'avais reconnu les Pyrénées et le Gave , éventuellement ? !! bref , le jeu consiste à trouver une énigme , une photo perso est toujours plus difficile mais c'est marrant de chercher ! et comme dit Catherine d'apporter qques connaissances ! j'avoue que ma photo est à priori touristique mais cet endroit là j'y suis allée pour la beauté de l'Océan et l'ambiance pêche surtout ! oui c'est l' OCEAN INDIEN mais pas une ïle .............................😉🙂 maintenant que j'ai vidé le contenu de mon profil ce sera un peu plus long à trouver ? sauf si on connaît ce lieu ! 😮
En effet, il faut prendre l temps de commenter les photos que l'on propose, c'est plus intéressant.
Pour ta photo, hum, une plage indienne ?
Pour ta photo, hum, une plage indienne ?
Ben
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Le thème du concours photos pour ce mois de juillet est :
Les ponts du monde
Pont Vasco de Gamma à Lisbonne
Voici la définition d’un pont : « Ouvrage généralement en pierre, en bois ou en métal permettant de franchir une dépression ou un obstacle (voie de communication, cours d'eau, en particulier) en reliant les deux bords de la dépression ou en enjambant l'obstacle. »
Viaducs, aqueducs, passerelles seront donc tous acceptés.
Viaduc de Millau
Pour permettre le plus possible de photos originales, le pont pourra être pris de côté, de dessous ou de dessus, l’essentiel est que celui-ci soit le sujet principal de la photo.
Pont en Algarve
Pont du Gard dessous
Les détails sont aussi acceptés, il faut tout de même reconnaitre un pont 😉
Pont de Brooklyn
Modalités pratiques :
Participation Chaque membre VF peut proposer jusqu'à 3 photos, et ce jusqu'au dimanche 26/07 à 23h59, heure de Paris. Chaque photo sera présentée dans un seul message, en indiquant son numéro (1, 2 ou 3). Pensez à ajouter une petite explication (commentaire, localisation, etc..).
Vote : Chaque membre VF peut voter pour les 3 photos jugées les meilleures selon ses propres critères et en tenant compte du thème
Les votes se feront du lundi 27/07 au vendredi 31/07 à 23h59, heure de Paris.
Les photos choisies seront citées dans l'ordre de préférence : - la 1re photo : 3 points - la 2e : 2 points - la 3e : 1 point
Le vainqueur est l'auteur de la photo ayant reçu le plus de points.
Les résultats seront publiés le 01/08 En cas d'égalité, le nombre de premières places prévaudra. Le vainqueur aura l'honneur d'organiser le concours du mois d’août 2026.
Les photos ayant déjà été nominées (1ère, 2ème ou 3ème) dans un autre concours ne sont pas autorisées à participer à ce concours.
Ce fil est destiné uniquement aux photos proposées pour le concours. Toutes réflexions/discussions et autre blabla doivent se faire sur le fil : Ici
Pont Vasco de Gamma à LisbonneVoici la définition d’un pont : « Ouvrage généralement en pierre, en bois ou en métal permettant de franchir une dépression ou un obstacle (voie de communication, cours d'eau, en particulier) en reliant les deux bords de la dépression ou en enjambant l'obstacle. »
Viaducs, aqueducs, passerelles seront donc tous acceptés.
Viaduc de Millau
Pour permettre le plus possible de photos originales, le pont pourra être pris de côté, de dessous ou de dessus, l’essentiel est que celui-ci soit le sujet principal de la photo.
Pont en Algarve
Pont du Gard dessousLes détails sont aussi acceptés, il faut tout de même reconnaitre un pont 😉
Pont de BrooklynModalités pratiques :
Participation Chaque membre VF peut proposer jusqu'à 3 photos, et ce jusqu'au dimanche 26/07 à 23h59, heure de Paris. Chaque photo sera présentée dans un seul message, en indiquant son numéro (1, 2 ou 3). Pensez à ajouter une petite explication (commentaire, localisation, etc..).
Vote : Chaque membre VF peut voter pour les 3 photos jugées les meilleures selon ses propres critères et en tenant compte du thème
Les votes se feront du lundi 27/07 au vendredi 31/07 à 23h59, heure de Paris.
Les photos choisies seront citées dans l'ordre de préférence : - la 1re photo : 3 points - la 2e : 2 points - la 3e : 1 point
Le vainqueur est l'auteur de la photo ayant reçu le plus de points.
Les résultats seront publiés le 01/08 En cas d'égalité, le nombre de premières places prévaudra. Le vainqueur aura l'honneur d'organiser le concours du mois d’août 2026.
Les photos ayant déjà été nominées (1ère, 2ème ou 3ème) dans un autre concours ne sont pas autorisées à participer à ce concours.
Ce fil est destiné uniquement aux photos proposées pour le concours. Toutes réflexions/discussions et autre blabla doivent se faire sur le fil : Ici
Hello,
It might not be very original, but I see it hasn’t been suggested—or at least not for a very long time. I’d like to invite you to discover the beauty of the great outdoors through landscape photos. Whether they’re desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes—with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals, etc.)—they should make us want to dive right in without hesitation.
To participate: Photo submissions until Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the place and the story behind it.
To vote: from Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late!
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize July 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, it’s here: Discussion thread for June 2026’s theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape
Good luck to everyone!
Philippe
Chumphon, Thailand: Doi Tapang
It might not be very original, but I see it hasn’t been suggested—or at least not for a very long time. I’d like to invite you to discover the beauty of the great outdoors through landscape photos. Whether they’re desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes—with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals, etc.)—they should make us want to dive right in without hesitation.
To participate: Photo submissions until Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the place and the story behind it.
To vote: from Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late!
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize July 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, it’s here: Discussion thread for June 2026’s theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape
Good luck to everyone!
Philippe
Chumphon, Thailand: Doi Tapang
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If you’ve already posted your three photos in the contest thread Staircases: May 2026 Photo Contest Theme and a fourth one comes to mind, you can ease your staircase obsession here.
A few examples of staircases:
Some of the 6,600 steps on the staircase leading to the summit of Jade Emperor Peak at 1,545 meters.
Emergency staircase at the Orléans library (France).
Brussels street artist Créons incorporates the staircase into the dress design of his character.
The staircase is part of the roof of Villa Malaparte (Adalberto Libera) on the island of Capri (Italy).
A few examples of staircases:
Some of the 6,600 steps on the staircase leading to the summit of Jade Emperor Peak at 1,545 meters.
Emergency staircase at the Orléans library (France).
Brussels street artist Créons incorporates the staircase into the dress design of his character.
The staircase is part of the roof of Villa Malaparte (Adalberto Libera) on the island of Capri (Italy).
Hello
This month’s photo contest theme for May 2026 is "Staircases"
Plural or singular? Does it really matter as long as you’re told you’ve gone up or down them well?
Anyway, it’s not that complicated, even though I’m sure some will manage to overcomplicate it—after all, why keep things simple when making them complicated is so much more fun (as an Indian proverb goes).
To participate: Submit your photos until Monday, May 25 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the location and the story behind it.
To vote: From Tuesday, May 26 at 12:01 AM until Saturday, May 30 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late.
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize June 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, click here: Discussion thread for May 2026’s theme: Staircases
This month’s photo contest theme for May 2026 is "Staircases"
Plural or singular? Does it really matter as long as you’re told you’ve gone up or down them well?
Anyway, it’s not that complicated, even though I’m sure some will manage to overcomplicate it—after all, why keep things simple when making them complicated is so much more fun (as an Indian proverb goes).
To participate: Submit your photos until Monday, May 25 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the location and the story behind it.
To vote: From Tuesday, May 26 at 12:01 AM until Saturday, May 30 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late.
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize June 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, click here: Discussion thread for May 2026’s theme: Staircases
Hey there!
This is the spot where we can chill and chat about fishing at sea worldwide 😊
Here are two charming fishermen taking a well-deserved break near Zanzibar!
This is the spot where we can chill and chat about fishing at sea worldwide 😊
Here are two charming fishermen taking a well-deserved break near Zanzibar!
The 140th (wow!) edition of the contest is now live!
Since it’s April Fools’ month and I’m a diver at heart, I had to pick a theme around the sea and fish.
This month’s theme is: sea fishing 🙂. Deep-sea fishing, rockpooling, shore casting, shellfish & crustaceans—anything remotely related to sea fishing fits the bill 😉
Photos of fishing boats, fishing ports, fish auctions, seafood stalls, nets and trawls, lobster pots, fishermen, your kids collecting cockles, even those New Year’s oyster shells 😏—no limits as long as it ties into the theme 😛 And of course, a special shout-out to anglers worldwide! 🙂
I’m traveling right now, so I don’t have many photos on hand. To illustrate the theme, I’ve chosen this shot of a small Vietnamese fishing boat I spotted near the Cham Islands, returning from a dive.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly numbering them (1, 2, or 3) and including the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
When voting, you’ll choose three photos, clearly stating the participant’s name followed by their photo number. The first photo in your vote gets three points, the second gets two, and the third gets one.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes, or if still tied, the most second-place votes. If it’s a perfect tie, the person who reached their score first wins. The winner then gets the honor of choosing and organizing May 2026’s contest theme. Ties for any other position won’t be broken. Finally, you don’t need to enter the contest to vote, but participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are *strongly* encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread. Starting Saturday, April 25 (00:01 Paris time), only votes should be posted.
Key dates: You can submit your photos from today until Friday, April 24, 2026 (23:59 Paris time—Xavier, you can do the math for Perth 😏). Voting starts the very next minute and ends on Thursday, April 29 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026... The next host can take over on Saturday, May 2 (yeah, May 1 is a no-work day 😛)
Ready, set, shoot!
Since it’s April Fools’ month and I’m a diver at heart, I had to pick a theme around the sea and fish.
This month’s theme is: sea fishing 🙂. Deep-sea fishing, rockpooling, shore casting, shellfish & crustaceans—anything remotely related to sea fishing fits the bill 😉
Photos of fishing boats, fishing ports, fish auctions, seafood stalls, nets and trawls, lobster pots, fishermen, your kids collecting cockles, even those New Year’s oyster shells 😏—no limits as long as it ties into the theme 😛 And of course, a special shout-out to anglers worldwide! 🙂
I’m traveling right now, so I don’t have many photos on hand. To illustrate the theme, I’ve chosen this shot of a small Vietnamese fishing boat I spotted near the Cham Islands, returning from a dive.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly numbering them (1, 2, or 3) and including the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
When voting, you’ll choose three photos, clearly stating the participant’s name followed by their photo number. The first photo in your vote gets three points, the second gets two, and the third gets one.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes, or if still tied, the most second-place votes. If it’s a perfect tie, the person who reached their score first wins. The winner then gets the honor of choosing and organizing May 2026’s contest theme. Ties for any other position won’t be broken. Finally, you don’t need to enter the contest to vote, but participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are *strongly* encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread. Starting Saturday, April 25 (00:01 Paris time), only votes should be posted.
Key dates: You can submit your photos from today until Friday, April 24, 2026 (23:59 Paris time—Xavier, you can do the math for Perth 😏). Voting starts the very next minute and ends on Thursday, April 29 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026... The next host can take over on Saturday, May 2 (yeah, May 1 is a no-work day 😛)
Ready, set, shoot!
The 139th edition of this contest is now open, and this month’s theme is:
« Metal, Metallic».
From ore to rockets, wire to the Eiffel Tower—or in a pinch, even a self-portrait at the bottom of a spoon—the theme is broad enough that you should be able to come up with at least three ideas pretty easily! Sure, things might get tricky when it’s time to vote, but that could just be a sign of a successful contest, right?! But we’re not there yet.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly indicating their number (1, 2, or 3) along with the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
You’ll vote for three photos, clearly stating the name of the participant you’ve chosen, followed by the photo number. The first photo in your vote will receive three points, the second two points, and the third one point.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes—or, if still tied, the most second-place votes. Finally, if it’s a perfect tie, the winner will be the one who reached their score first. The winner will then have the pleasure of choosing the theme for the April 2026 contest and organizing it. Ties for any position other than first won’t be broken. Lastly, you don’t need to participate in the contest to vote. However, participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are strongly encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread, and starting Thursday, March 26 (00:01 Paris time), only votes.
Key dates: You can submit your photos starting today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (23:59 Paris time). Voting will begin the minute after and end on Monday, March 30 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ... if all goes well!
A discussion thread for this contest is open HERE: The photorama can be found HERE
From ore to rockets, wire to the Eiffel Tower—or in a pinch, even a self-portrait at the bottom of a spoon—the theme is broad enough that you should be able to come up with at least three ideas pretty easily! Sure, things might get tricky when it’s time to vote, but that could just be a sign of a successful contest, right?! But we’re not there yet.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly indicating their number (1, 2, or 3) along with the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
You’ll vote for three photos, clearly stating the name of the participant you’ve chosen, followed by the photo number. The first photo in your vote will receive three points, the second two points, and the third one point.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes—or, if still tied, the most second-place votes. Finally, if it’s a perfect tie, the winner will be the one who reached their score first. The winner will then have the pleasure of choosing the theme for the April 2026 contest and organizing it. Ties for any position other than first won’t be broken. Lastly, you don’t need to participate in the contest to vote. However, participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are strongly encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread, and starting Thursday, March 26 (00:01 Paris time), only votes.
Key dates: You can submit your photos starting today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (23:59 Paris time). Voting will begin the minute after and end on Monday, March 30 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ... if all goes well!
A discussion thread for this contest is open HERE: The photorama can be found HERE
This is where we share stories (or post extra photos) around March’s theme Metal, Metallic.
Back to the March 2026 contest: HERE
The Ghan (train connecting Adelaide to Darwin), at dawn.
Back to the March 2026 contest: HERE
The Ghan (train connecting Adelaide to Darwin), at dawn.
Let’s stick with the water theme—it’s definitely the season (maybe a bit *too* much for some of those dealing with floods 😕).
After the flowing waters (with varying energy levels), let’s take it easy with still waters:
Lakes (Annecy)
Ponds (near Moustiers Saint Marie)
Lagoons (Bacalar)
If you’ve got nice photos of a pond—or even a puddle—why not? Natural bodies of water only: no pools or fountains (reservoir lakes are accepted… because they often look like natural lakes ).
The contest rules are the same as always 😉: Up to 3 photos per member, one photo per post (a little explanation is better), and past winning photos from other VF contests aren’t allowed. You have until Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59 PM (Paris time) to post your photos. Voting starts Monday the 23rd at midnight—rank your top 3 photos in order (3, 2, and 1 points). Voting ends Saturday, February 28th at 11:59 PM. Results will be announced on March 1st. The winning photo is the one with the most points (in case of a tie, the photo ranked first the most times wins). The lucky winner gets to organize March’s contest 😎.
Dig into your archives…
Lakes (Annecy)
Ponds (near Moustiers Saint Marie)
Lagoons (Bacalar)If you’ve got nice photos of a pond—or even a puddle—why not? Natural bodies of water only: no pools or fountains (reservoir lakes are accepted… because they often look like natural lakes ).
The contest rules are the same as always 😉: Up to 3 photos per member, one photo per post (a little explanation is better), and past winning photos from other VF contests aren’t allowed. You have until Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59 PM (Paris time) to post your photos. Voting starts Monday the 23rd at midnight—rank your top 3 photos in order (3, 2, and 1 points). Voting ends Saturday, February 28th at 11:59 PM. Results will be announced on March 1st. The winning photo is the one with the most points (in case of a tie, the photo ranked first the most times wins). The lucky winner gets to organize March’s contest 😎.
Dig into your archives…
For those who want to chat quietly by the riverbanks, this is the place!
The first theme of 2026 is:
"Waterways Around the World".
Water is present almost everywhere on our blue planet, so I’ve narrowed the theme down to waterways—rivers, streams, brooks, and the like.
Seas, oceans, lakes, or other stagnant waters won’t be considered for this month’s theme 😅. However, waterfalls and cascades are very welcome 😊!
Practical details:
**Participation** Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, January 25th at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (commentary, location, etc.).
**Voting** Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, January 26th to Saturday, January 31st at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Photos should be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be published on February 1st. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing February 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest photo submissions. All discussions, comments, and chit-chat should take place in the thread: here
Water is present almost everywhere on our blue planet, so I’ve narrowed the theme down to waterways—rivers, streams, brooks, and the like.
Seas, oceans, lakes, or other stagnant waters won’t be considered for this month’s theme 😅. However, waterfalls and cascades are very welcome 😊!
Practical details:
**Participation** Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, January 25th at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (commentary, location, etc.).
**Voting** Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, January 26th to Saturday, January 31st at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Photos should be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be published on February 1st. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing February 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest photo submissions. All discussions, comments, and chit-chat should take place in the thread: here
To chat about waterways, this is the place.
I suggest we compete with photos of towers. No magic tricks or potter’s wheels—we’re talking about "tour" as in the feminine noun. So, a kind of tall building, round, square, or polygonal, or a high structure that could be metallic, or a flat-topped bell tower (campanile), or a high-rise building (building)...
You can find them almost everywhere in the world and from all eras.
The tower(s) must be the main subject of the photo.
Examples:
The first photo, which is Saint Mark’s Square (with the Campanile), won’t be accepted.
The second one, where the Campanile tower is the main subject, will be accepted.
Have fun and surprise us! Photos of computer towers are excluded 😏
Have fun and surprise us! Photos of computer towers are excluded 😏
This is the place to chat about December’s theme!
I’ll start with a little TOUR of the world’s TOURS.
Of course, you can submit multiple photos of the same tower in the contest—it’s the quality of the photo that’ll be judged during voting, not just the subject!
Of course, you can submit multiple photos of the same tower in the contest—it’s the quality of the photo that’ll be judged during voting, not just the subject!
Good evening everyone,
So, it’s settled—the first idea (this book about the lush garden of a New York state parsonage, "this garden obsessed with the love this man had for his late wife." Reverend Cheney musically noting all the birdsongs, the water droplets in the watering can, the wind rushing through cloaks at the end of the 19th century) will be the theme.
Garden: A plot of land, usually enclosed, attached or not to a dwelling, planted with useful or ornamental vegetation.
So, private gardens, vegetable patches, herb gardens, botanical gardens, winter gardens with their lush greenhouses, the "hortus conclusus" of cloisters evoking the Garden of Eden, public gardens, and their extension into parks are all welcome. I’m sure I’ve forgotten some...
Photos can be posted until Monday, November 24 at midnight, following the usual rules: one per message, numbered from 1 to 3, with the location of the shot and, if you’d like, a few details.
Voting, where you explicitly assign 3 to 1 points to your top 3 photos, will take place from Tuesday, November 25 at 12:01 AM until Sunday, November 30 at midnight. The results will be announced on December 1.
Your turn! 😉
Catherine
PS: This thread is reserved for contest photos. For all other photos and conversations under the trees by the fountains, it’s here.
Good evening everyone,
This is where we chat and post non-competition photos. Happy wandering (jogging is also welcome).
See you soon.
Cat
Hi everyone!
This theme has probably been done before... but not recently, at least 😉 Doors—open, closed, of houses, castles... even if only the threshold remains. Since I’m not home, I don’t have access to my photos right now, and regarding the rules, I’ll let you refer to one of the previous contests.
Photos can be posted until Thursday the 23rd at 11:59 PM (Paris time). Voting will take place from the 24th to the 30th of October, and the results will be announced on the 31st during the day.
See you soon! 🙂
This theme has probably been done before... but not recently, at least 😉 Doors—open, closed, of houses, castles... even if only the threshold remains. Since I’m not home, I don’t have access to my photos right now, and regarding the rules, I’ll let you refer to one of the previous contests.
Photos can be posted until Thursday the 23rd at 11:59 PM (Paris time). Voting will take place from the 24th to the 30th of October, and the results will be announced on the 31st during the day.
See you soon! 🙂
Hello again!
If you'd like to post non-contest photos or chat about this month's theme, this is the place! 🙂
If you'd like to post non-contest photos or chat about this month's theme, this is the place! 🙂
Hi there, 🙂
The point of this contest isn’t to photograph Mathilde or even to frantically click the "report" button on every post in a thread.
It’s to post **road signs**!
Whether they’re official or not...
Funny or serious...
Of all shapes, all colors, in all languages...
The rules are the same as usual—I’ll let you check out the previous contests for reference. 😛
Just a quick reminder:
- Max of 3 photos per person.
- One photo per post (preferably embedded 😉) with a caption and the photo number.
Submissions close on **Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM Paris time**.
Voting starts on **Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM** (and not a second before… 😇), Paris time, and ends on **Monday, September 29, 2025, at the same time** (still Paris time).
Results will be posted on **September 30, 2025**, sometime during the day!
Ready, set, snap!
(To discuss, it’s here…)
The point of this contest isn’t to photograph Mathilde or even to frantically click the "report" button on every post in a thread.
It’s to post **road signs**!
Whether they’re official or not...
Funny or serious...
Of all shapes, all colors, in all languages...
The rules are the same as usual—I’ll let you check out the previous contests for reference. 😛
Just a quick reminder:
- Max of 3 photos per person.
- One photo per post (preferably embedded 😉) with a caption and the photo number.
Submissions close on **Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM Paris time**.
Voting starts on **Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM** (and not a second before… 😇), Paris time, and ends on **Monday, September 29, 2025, at the same time** (still Paris time).
Results will be posted on **September 30, 2025**, sometime during the day!
Ready, set, snap!
(To discuss, it’s here…)
For the contest, it's here !
Hi everyone,
Here’s the theme for August... the world’s felines.
Yep, wildlife photography! 😺
Forest cat
So, this theme isn’t exactly a "travel invitation," but coming up with a new one is quite a puzzle 😅. During February’s “white” theme discussion, we had pages of cats, so you should be inspired 😸. I won’t be restrictive—wild felines, domestic cats, and even those in zoos (though I’m not a fan) will be accepted. Plus, engravings, paintings, statues, or any other representations of felines fit the theme. The Sphinx is also welcome ;).
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Monday, August 25th at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Tuesday, August 26th to Saturday, August 30th at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer with the most points.
Results will be published on August 31st. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing September 2025’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted here.
Forest catSo, this theme isn’t exactly a "travel invitation," but coming up with a new one is quite a puzzle 😅. During February’s “white” theme discussion, we had pages of cats, so you should be inspired 😸. I won’t be restrictive—wild felines, domestic cats, and even those in zoos (though I’m not a fan) will be accepted. Plus, engravings, paintings, statues, or any other representations of felines fit the theme. The Sphinx is also welcome ;).
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Monday, August 25th at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Tuesday, August 26th to Saturday, August 30th at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer with the most points.
Results will be published on August 31st. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing September 2025’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted here.
This is where you can chat about all things feline.
Here’s a beautiful specimen already:
Hi everyone,
This month’s contest theme is WOOD. Wood as a plant material—roots, trunks, branches that make up a tree. Dead or alive, splinters and knots. Sawdust too. Firewood, from the woodshed to the hearth. Wood as a crafting material and all the things it can become: from a spoon to a violin, a boat to a stave church, and so much more—way too long to list! 😉
Technical details:
1. Each of you can post up to 3 photos. One photo per message, numbered 1 to 3. Along with the shot, feel free to share a few written details—location, context, anecdote, or photography technique. Photos can be submitted until Tuesday, July 22 at midnight, Milan time.
2. Voting will take place from Wednesday, July 23 at 00:00 until Tuesday, July 29 at midnight. All forum members can vote for their 3 favorite photos, listing the photographer’s name and the photo number in order of preference: 3 points for first place, 2 for second, and 1 for third.
3. Results will be announced on Wednesday, July 30 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. Photos already featured on a podium are not eligible to compete.
The winner will have the special privilege of organizing August’s contest.
This thread is reserved for contest photos. For other wood-themed photos and general discussions, head here.
Alright, your turn! 😛
Catherine
This month’s contest theme is WOOD. Wood as a plant material—roots, trunks, branches that make up a tree. Dead or alive, splinters and knots. Sawdust too. Firewood, from the woodshed to the hearth. Wood as a crafting material and all the things it can become: from a spoon to a violin, a boat to a stave church, and so much more—way too long to list! 😉
Technical details:
1. Each of you can post up to 3 photos. One photo per message, numbered 1 to 3. Along with the shot, feel free to share a few written details—location, context, anecdote, or photography technique. Photos can be submitted until Tuesday, July 22 at midnight, Milan time.
2. Voting will take place from Wednesday, July 23 at 00:00 until Tuesday, July 29 at midnight. All forum members can vote for their 3 favorite photos, listing the photographer’s name and the photo number in order of preference: 3 points for first place, 2 for second, and 1 for third.
3. Results will be announced on Wednesday, July 30 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. Photos already featured on a podium are not eligible to compete.
The winner will have the special privilege of organizing August’s contest.
This thread is reserved for contest photos. For other wood-themed photos and general discussions, head here.
Alright, your turn! 😛
Catherine
All the side discussions about the contest happen here.
The theme for June is: A SERIES
"A series is a set of coherent images that share several common points while still being different from one another."
In 3 photos, posted simultaneously in the same message, I’d like you to tell me a little story with a few words. You’re allowed 2 series.
They can be narrative or thematic. For example: 3 shots representing 3 professions, 3 places of worship, 3 market stalls, 3 trains... the ideas are endless—whether in the same place or in different countries... or 3 images of the same place, photographed from 3 different angles, under 3 different lights... or 3 images where the predominant color is the same... Narrative and theme can, of course, overlap.
Practical details:
Participation Each VF member can submit up to 2 series, until Saturday, June 21 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each series of 3 photos must be presented in a single message, with its number indicated (series 1, series 2).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 series they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Saturday, June 21 at midnight until Saturday, June 28 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
The selected series will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st series: 3 points - 2nd: 2 points - 3rd: 1 point
The winner is the author of the series with the most points.
Results will be published on June 29 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing July 2025’s contest.
Photos that have won (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another VF contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for series submitted to the contest. All discussions, comments, and other chatter should take place in this thread.
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Narrative: In Bali, I took a cooking class. We went to the market to shop with the teacher. We cleaned and prepped the ingredients to make, among other things, a lovely salad.
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Narrative and thematic: I really loved this place 30 km from Essaouira. A little souk "just as it is," as they say. The souk of Ida Ougourd.
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Thematic: Green in nature. The green of tea plantations in Munnar, a bamboo forest in Les Landes, and a park in Tokyo.
In 3 photos, posted simultaneously in the same message, I’d like you to tell me a little story with a few words. You’re allowed 2 series.
They can be narrative or thematic. For example: 3 shots representing 3 professions, 3 places of worship, 3 market stalls, 3 trains... the ideas are endless—whether in the same place or in different countries... or 3 images of the same place, photographed from 3 different angles, under 3 different lights... or 3 images where the predominant color is the same... Narrative and theme can, of course, overlap.
Practical details:
Participation Each VF member can submit up to 2 series, until Saturday, June 21 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each series of 3 photos must be presented in a single message, with its number indicated (series 1, series 2).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 series they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Saturday, June 21 at midnight until Saturday, June 28 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
The selected series will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st series: 3 points - 2nd: 2 points - 3rd: 1 point
The winner is the author of the series with the most points.
Results will be published on June 29 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing July 2025’s contest.
Photos that have won (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another VF contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for series submitted to the contest. All discussions, comments, and other chatter should take place in this thread.
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Narrative: In Bali, I took a cooking class. We went to the market to shop with the teacher. We cleaned and prepped the ingredients to make, among other things, a lovely salad.
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Narrative and thematic: I really loved this place 30 km from Essaouira. A little souk "just as it is," as they say. The souk of Ida Ougourd.
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Thematic: Green in nature. The green of tea plantations in Munnar, a bamboo forest in Les Landes, and a park in Tokyo.
Here we can chat, have fun, ask questions, post off-topic photos...
Hope you'll like this theme 🙂
The contest is here
Here’s the theme for the lovely month of May—no worries, it won’t be lilies of the valley! 😄
This month’s theme is: “Reflection(s)” This leaves a pretty wide scope: reflections in water, of course, but also in windows, on buildings... I’ll leave it to your imagination, but the reflection should be clearly visible.
If this theme has been used before, it doesn’t matter. It’s getting tricky to find new themes that can attract as many participants as possible.
I’m currently in northern Finland and don’t have access to my hard drives, so I’ll add a few photos when I return to France. Here’s just one I took with my smartphone yesterday late afternoon:
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Monday, May 26 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Tuesday, May 27 to Saturday, May 31 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
The selected photos will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd: 2 points - 3rd: 1 point
The winner is the author of the photo with the most points.
Results will be published on June 1. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing the June 2025 contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in another contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for photos submitted to the contest. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10707526;a=10707526
This month’s theme is: “Reflection(s)” This leaves a pretty wide scope: reflections in water, of course, but also in windows, on buildings... I’ll leave it to your imagination, but the reflection should be clearly visible.
If this theme has been used before, it doesn’t matter. It’s getting tricky to find new themes that can attract as many participants as possible.
I’m currently in northern Finland and don’t have access to my hard drives, so I’ll add a few photos when I return to France. Here’s just one I took with my smartphone yesterday late afternoon:
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Monday, May 26 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Tuesday, May 27 to Saturday, May 31 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
The selected photos will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd: 2 points - 3rd: 1 point
The winner is the author of the photo with the most points.
Results will be published on June 1. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing the June 2025 contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in another contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for photos submitted to the contest. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10707526;a=10707526
This is the place for chit-chat on this month’s theme—reflections! I’m sure you’ve got some amazing ones to share. 😄